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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois UHWO KU Dominican IU Hawaii Pacific University HCC Purdue| University of Hawaii Maui College | Chicago State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maui College | CSU | ||
| Location | Kahului, HI | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,472 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maui College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,144 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,280 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,363 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,665 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,852 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Maui College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Maui College | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maui College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,445 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $323 |
Diversity |
Maui College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 29% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Maui College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Maui College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Hawaii Maui College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (2,472 students vs. 2,317 students)
Maui College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maui College or CSU?
- Chicago State University is 143.5% more expensive to attend than Maui College for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $3,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Maui College than Chicago State University ($8,280.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Maui College ($6,446 vs. $9,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 18.6% lower than costs at University of Hawaii Maui College ($13,800 vs. $16,363)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii Maui College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 312.5% larger than aid received University of Hawaii Maui College ($15,891 vs. $3,852)
Which college is harder to get into, Maui College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Maui College .
Maui College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maui College or CSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSU and Maui College.
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Maui College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $32,500)
- University of Hawaii Maui College students graduate with a $16,805 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($14,445 vs. $31,250)
- Maui College graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($149 vs. $323)
- More Maui College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/